School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(06-07)9%
2%
Asian
(06-07)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(06-07)n/a
6%
Black
(06-07)n/a
9%
White
(06-07)91%
77%
Hawaiian
(06-07)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(06-07)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
18%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Borderland Alternative Program?
11 students attend Borderland Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Borderland Alternative Program students are White, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Borderland Alternative Program part of?
Borderland Alternative Program is part of International Falls School District.
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